Proportional valves

Precise pressure and flow control

Elevate your control capabilities with smooth, accurate control of pressure and flow applications with our range of Danfoss proportional cartridge valves. Combine them with Danfoss logic element valves and other cartridge valves to build an efficient and reliable hydraulic system.

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Features and benefits

Flow rating up to 180 l/min [48 US gal/min]

Pressure rating up to 350 bar [5000 psi]

Controllability

Drawing on an extensive know-how and decades of field experience, Danfoss proportional valves ensure a smooth and reliable control performance even in the most demanding applications.

Plus+1 Compliance

Danfoss electro-hydraulic cartridge valves are PLUS+1™ compliant, resulting in quick and seamless integration in your control system.

Functionality

We offer proportional valves to satisfy any application requirement for pressure, flow and directional control. With a market-leading range of available models and options, any user can be sure to find the optimal match for their machine.

Danfoss proportional valves can be combined with logic elements into piloted solutions to address an even greater range of flow rates.

Product range

Proportional directional valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
PSV10-34-02	SDC10-4	22 l/min [5.8 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
PSV12-34-02	CP12-4	50 l/min [13 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
PSV08-34-05	SDC08-4	12 l/min [3.2 US gpm]	240 bar [3500 psi]
PSV10-34-05	SDC10-4	22 l/min [5.8 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
PSV12-34-05	CP12-4	60 l/min [16 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
ESVL9-10-E	SDC10-5	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
ESVL9-10-F	SDC10-5	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
ESVL9-10-E-C	SDC10-5	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
ESVL9-10-F-C	SDC10-5	23 l/min [6 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]

Proportional poppet flow control valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
ESV1-8-C	SDC08-2	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
ESV1-10-C	SDC10-2	70 l/min [18 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PSVP10-NCR	SDC10-2	100 l/min [26 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
ESV1-12-C	C-12-2	102 l/min [27 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PSVP12-NCR	SDC12-2	120 l/min [32 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PSVP16-NCR	SDC16-2	176 l/min [46 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
ESV1-8-O	SDC08-2	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
ESV1-10-O	SDC10-2	70 l/min [18 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PSVP10-NOR	SDC10-2	100 l/min [26 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
ESV1-12-O	C-12-2	102 l/min [27 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PSVP12-NOR	SDC12-2	120 l/min [32 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PSVP16-NOR	SDC16-2	165 l/min [44 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
EPV10	SDC10-2	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
EPV16A	C-16-3SU	160 l/min [42 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]
EPV16B	C-16-3SU	160 l/min [42 US gpm]	280 bar [4000 psi]

Proportional spool flow control valves (non-compensated)

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
CP518-PNC	SDC08-2	12 l/min [3.2 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PSV10-NC	SDC10-2	40 l/min [11 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PSV12-NC	SDC12-2	80 l/min [21 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PSV16-NC	SDC16-2	100 l/min [26 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
CP518-PNO	SDC08-2	12 l/min [3.2 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PSV10-NO	SDC10-2	45 l/min [12 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PSV12-NO	SDC12-2	100 l/min [26 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PSV16-NO	SDC16-2	110 l/min [29 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFR24A	A6701	28 l/min [7.4 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PFR21H	A6701	19 l/min [5 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]

Proportional spool flow control valves (compensated)

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
PFC10-RC	SDC10-2	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC12-RC	SDC12-2	65 l/min [17 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC16-RC	SDC16-2	90 l/min [24 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC10-RO	SDC10-2	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC12-RO	SDC12-2	60 l/min [16 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC16-RO	SDC16-2	85 l/min [22 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC10-PC	SDC10-3	40 l/min [11 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC12-PC	SDC12-3	65 l/min [17 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
EFV2-12-C	C-12-3	114 l/min [30 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PFC16-PC	SDC16-3	85 l/min [22 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC10-PO	SDC10-3	35 l/min [9 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
PFC12-PO	SDC12-3	70 l/min [18 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]
EFV2-12-O	C-12-3	114 l/min [30 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PFC16-PO	SDC16-3	90 l/min [24 US gpm]	260 bar [3800 psi]

Proportional pressure relief valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
XMD 04	NCS04/2	5 l/min [1.3 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
XMP 06	NCS06/2	50 l/min [13 US gpm]	315 bar [4500 psi]
PAR1-10	SDC10-2	57 l/min [15 US gpm]	240 bar [3500 psi]
PAR1-16	SDC16-2	132 l/min [35 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PRV08-DAC	SDC08-2	3.8 l/min [1 US gpm]	215 bar [3100 psi]
HPRV08-DAC	SDC08-2	1.9 l/min [0.5 US gpm]	350 bar [5000 psi]
PRV10-POC	SDC10-2	76 l/min [20 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]
PRV12-POC	SDC12-2	180 l/min [47 US gpm]	250 bar [3600 psi]

Proportional pressure reducing valves

Product Code	Cavity	Flow	Pressure
EPRV2-8	SDC08-3	7.6 l/min [2 US gpm]	35 bar [500 psi]
PPR09-POD	SDC10-4	25 l/min [7 US gpm]	50 bar [725 psi]
PPD22A	A3531	19 l/min [5 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
PPAR1-10	SDC10-3	30 l/min [8 US gpm]	210 bar [3000 psi]
XRP 06	NCS06/3	25 l/min [7 US gpm]	315 bar [4600 psi]
PPR10-PAC	SDC10-3	25 l/min [7 US gpm]	315 bar [4600 psi]

Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
User guide	ICS Proportional Valves Technical Information	English	Multiple	15 Mar, 2024	8.6 MB	.pdf

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